Whew... okay, I'm breathing again. Selina's paranoia had leaked over into me and, as I said last chapter, I was freaking out. Good thing to know Greg isn't some sort of double-crosser... wait, he is, sort of. I'm a little tired and a little confused right now, but that's just because I haven't gotten a full night's sleep in several days. I'll read more tomorrow.

No. No way. No WAY! There has to be a logical explanation for all of this. You have me hyperventilating! I'm so glad that I started reading this recently, otherwise, this section might not be finished, and I wouldn't get to go ahead and read more of this. I'd tear my hair put trying to guess!

That nagging little if has gotten him in trouble before. And now he's got the added bonus of having the demonspawn trying to get back on the Wayne train. Selina is not gonna be happy when the whole story comes out. But I can't wait to see what happens next!

Yet again, we have all sorts of interesting twists that all fit together.

Nigma wants information from Talia, Talia wants Nigma dead, Nigma's hide is saved by Brady, who Talia romances to pass the time of day- Brady also wants to keep his affiliation with Bats secret, all while Bats and Catwoman are fighting because Bats is keeping Nigma clues with a Cat-theme from her because Nigma's about to put together the pieces of information Talia gave him. All that, and I didn't even fit in Alfred, Richard, Selina, or Azrael (or Luthor- who sends a sniper after Clark Kent? Someone who won't get the job done.)

I liked Nigma best of all. Just as good as Selina and Bruce and all the background relationships, the Rogues really have a part in this series. Eddie and Selina really are friends- and Eddie would keep that over the ultimate Riddler victory. He'll just have his own new inside-riddles.

Then- Bruce smiled. Joking sarcastically and smiling? One would think there might just be a man in that batsuit- as you're proving. Eddie and Bruce are going to be very interesting, I'd guess.

Greg- have I mentioned that I adore Greg? Greg Brady had to be someone else, with a name like that, and he is. Jackelopes and 'just say no'- learning late's better than never learning at all. And- 74 years? Wow. No wonder Talia chased poor "Beloved" Brucie.

Alfred, too, the lovely man- no one but a well-trained British butler could get away with that line of talk. Who else would get that far in discussing marriage with Bats? Not even Superman did- and that lucky slob's fortunate that Bruce left him uncrippled. This story made my day- literally. When real people are irritating, it's lovely to come to fictional people who are all the more lovable.

Sylven chapter 8 . 11/22/2005

Was that a Texas Roadhouse reference there in that scene between Brady and Talia? Because that just made me crave Long Island ice teas served in boots, little metal buckets of peanuts, and bread served with cinnamon butter...and if it wasn't because of the reference, then I'm just hungrier than I thought...

Again, you tell a wonderful story! I love the interactions between the characters and the original plots. Your pacing is well done, as is the characterzations (you make the characters come to life). Nicely done!